The Alpha King's Contracted Luna by Nelson Claudia

Chapter 229

Chapter 229

-Grayson’s POV-

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The betrayal hadn’t fully sunk in when I first learned the truth about Liam. At the time, I had been too numb, too detached from everything to feel it properly. But standing here now, looking at him–at the man I had once considered a brother- the sting was sharp, cutting through that numbness like a blade to the ribs.

We had grown up together. Fought together. Trusted each other. And yet, all that time, he had harbored a festering hatred beneath the surface.

Liam broke the silence first.

I didn’t expect you to actually survive,” He said, his tone light, but the malice in his eyes unmistakable, “But it doesn’t matter. I can wait a little longer to get the company I deserve.”

1 let his words roll over me, keeping my expression neutral. The thoughtless version of myself–would have reacted. Would have let rage dictate my next move. But now? I had learned control, a different kind of control.

“So what is this?” I asked, tilting my head, “Round two? Or are we on round fifty by now?”

Liam didn’t flinch. He returned my stare with the same emptiness I gave

him.

“I’m here to cut you a deal,” He said, as if it was an act of mercy, “Because I know Elaine will continue to bask in her stupidity and-”

I stepped forward sharply, voice low but lethal, “You keep my cousin’s name out of your mouth, Liam.”

His lips curled into a s

His lips curled into a smirk, “Look at you. Finally embracing family. Good for you.” He let out a breath, shaking his head, “I didn’t come here to have a long conversation. I came to tell you that you’re all going to lose. Whatever little master plan you think you can come up with–it won’t work. Damien has been planning this for twenty–five years. You can’t beat him.”

I didn’t move. I just watched him, waiting for him to get to the point.

And then he did.

“Ava,” He said,“He wants Ava. According to him–and whatever twisted prophecy was started between her ancestors and yours–the full essence in her makes her the most powerful wolf in existence. Even if she doesn’t know how to use it.”

I felt something dark coil in my chest, but I remained silent, forcing him to continue.

“If the essence can be transferred from one vessel to another, then it can be transferred out.” He took a slow step closer, watching me carefully, “That’s the deal I’ve come to offer. I can’t promise all of you will survive this, but if you agree to hand her over, he’ll only take the essence. He’ll leave her and your child alive when he takes over the realm.”

I exhaled slowly, shaking my head, “All that scheming. All that hatred. It really has made you dense.”

darkened, and he opened his mouth to respond, but I cut

think I haven’t been painfully aware of what I’ve done?” I stepped forward, closing the space between us, “My father wanted me made into something ruthless. Something cold and as much as I hated him for him, that was exactly what I became. I lost sight of everything else. I treated the people around me like they didn’t matter, and I didn’t care. I didn’t let myself care. You think I blame you for hating

flicker of unease passed

used Elaine— manipulated her, dragged her into whatever sick little agenda

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moment you sealed your

jaw tensed, but he held his

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you would have done it already. But I

flashed with rage, and in a blink,

was already

a rush of adrenaline through the air, I sidestepped him easily, my gun

shot rang out before

staggered, his eyes widening as he clutched his side, falling to his knees. He looked up at

gun slightly but keeping my finger on the trigger, “You’ll heal.”

bared his teeth,

kill you,” I added, my tone turning cold, “I will make sure

precise aim, I lifted the

through his hand, forcing another pained snarl from

hear footsteps

into my

my shirt, my fingers grazing the still–warm metal of my gun tucked neatly back in place. Liam’s groans of pain

as I approached. Without a word, I slid into the backseat, the leather cool against my palms as I leaned back, exhaling

moment, I just sat there. Let the tension

a sigh, I pulled out

used it. My thumb hovered over the call button for a fraction of

to her tone, “I never thought I’d see the day when Grayson

this, “Don’t make a big deal

deal,” She teased, and I could hear the smirk in her voice. “After all these years, I was starting to think you were avoiding me.”

responding to that.

to the point, “I’m

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she let out a soft hum,

asked, her interest unmistakable. “Five years later?”

impatience flickering. “Do you want it or